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Who is Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi, Internist in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tuscaloosa, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi’s office at (205) 690-1296.
What languages does Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi speak?
Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's office.
Does Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 690-1296 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi accept in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi in Tuscaloosa, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's office located?
Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's Primary Practice
809 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 690-1296
Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's Practice 3
1015 Medical Center Pkwy
Selma, AL 36701
What is Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043629157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi
What is Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's specialty?
Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi is a Internist near Tuscaloosa, AL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Venkata Dasari Lakshmi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi accepting new patients in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Venkata Dasari Lakshmi's office at (205) 690-1296 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishna Venkata Dasari Lakshmi?
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